Job description

Piedmont Plastics is the leading independent and privately held distributor of performance plastics in North America. Since first opening our doors in 1968 with just one location and five employees, Piedmont has grown to over 50 locations across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, employing over 575 individuals.
At Piedmont Plastics, we are a family, and believe our people are the foundation of our success. Our company culture is engrained in every facet of our business, and we are devoted to maintaining an enjoyable, open, and supportive atmosphere across the organization. We care about and respect one another by demonstrating integrity in everything that we do and take pride in giving our employees the ability to thrive in a growth-oriented environment.
Our diverse workforce brings passion to the mission of Piedmont Plastics every day – to be best-in-class in the distribution of performance plastics. Our materials can be found in every industry market segment, and we are concentrated on satisfying our customers with expert product knowledge and a solutions-focused mentality.
Join a team that works together in a collaborative and winning environment to continuously exceed customers’ expectations. After all, Piedmont Plastics is “where solutions take shape!”.
Today, Piedmont Plastics is currently hiring for a Slitter Operator in our Wheeling branch. This position provides the opportunity to work in a temperature controlled, dust free environment.
As a Slitter Operator you will:

• Operate a variety of types slitting equipment used to convert plastic rolls to the required size.
• Select cutting tool according to type of cut specified on work order and safety attaches the tool to the equipment.
• Position guides on machine according to specifications of cut, and turns knobs to set guides or bolts guides in place.
• Maintain a safe working area and follows established safe work practices.
• Measure cut material with ruler, tape measure, caliper or square to verify dimensions against specifications.
• Use computer or bar code scanner to enter records, track material and control inventory.
• Remove cut stock from machine and maintains production count.

An ideal candidate will have:

• At least one year of experience working in a warehouse/production environment
• A high school diploma or GED
• Ability to lift up to a maximum of 100 pounds
• Stable work history of at least 9 months
• Experience using a computer along with calipers and tape measure
• A positive attitude and a team player

What Piedmont Plastics has to offer:

• Industry leading wages
• A generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K matching savings plan and paid time off
• An opportunity to work in a growing industry

Please use the Apply Now button to apply for this position.
With the large amount of applications expected to be received for this position, only applicants that meet the minimum hiring criteria will be considered for the position. Also, no phone calls from applicants or staffing firms, please.
Piedmont Plastics is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics or any other category protected under applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Job Type: Full-time

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